A Second War Japanese Aircrew & Observers Parachute

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A Second War Japanese Aircrew & Observers Parachute; This parachute was manufactured on July 18, 1943 by the Fujikura Aircraft Industry Company Limited (founded in 1939), numbered "18804567" with anchor stamp. The exterior cover is fabricated from a water-resistant canvas, the trim on the cover in orange cotton, with forest green cotton reinforcing patches in the corners, the cover encompassing a white silk parachute. The cover has a circular leather patch stitched in place in the centre with a thick green rip cord protruding from it, the metal core of the handle wrapped in red nylon. There is a fabric label stitched in place on the back, the perimeter of the label trimmed in orange cotton, the label printed in red and black inks, in addition to an un-named owner's fabric label stitched in place on the front near the bottom, the two rules of the label printed in black ink. The front has a small pouch on the front with dual snap closures, with two small metal rings held in place via two rivets each on a lateral lip nearby, the left side with a leather protective patch with dual snap closures housing a red metal handle with twisted wire core, the reverse with a pouch stitched in place, plus a thick green carrying handle sewn in place on the back, the loop of the handle appearing at the top. The exterior is wrapped in seven bungee cords, one running laterally, the other six wrapped longitudinally around the parachute, with a few of the original bungee cords having been lost to time. The parachute measures 330 mm x 420 mm x 120 full packed. A terrific Second World War collectible, very fine. (C:

Standard issue Imperial Japanese Army flying helmet that began use in the early 1930’s and was used until the end of the war in 1945. The exterior of the helmet is crafted out of eight pieces of soft, pliable tanned leather and is lined on the inside with brown rabbit fur that is stitched together using cotton twill. There is a manufacturer's stamp on the inside of the right ear cup, with a leather five-pointed army star placed on the center of the front of the helmet. It features a one-piece chin strap that is fastened to the left underside using two rings, with an adjustment strap to the rear of the helmet. This helmet is also equipped with standard issue Cat’s Eye shaped Imperial Japanese Army flying goggles with brown velvet cushioning surrounding the eyes, with a brown strap. 30 cm tall (not including strap), 28 cm wide. Flying helmet is in very fine condition, with all fur lining in tact, without any rips in the leather. The goggles are in near very fine condition, being well preserved overall but having sustained some staining on the glass. (C:4)

WWII Enlisted Man's/ NCO`s Field Combat Side Cap - This is the standard field cap used by the Japanese Army until the end of the war. Olive drab wool construction, an Army pattern star, in yellow wool sewn on the front, original factory machine stitching is untouched, soft bill, missing its chinstrap, three ventilation holes with reinforced stitching on each side, 36 mm long vent on the reverse with original tie string fed through three holes on either side for size adjustment, unlined interior with white cloth sweatband, exhibits the expected light age toning, the rear hole on the left side missing its reinforcement stitching, 90 mm x 280 mm x 120 mm in height, extremely fine.

WWII Naval Officer's White Summer Side Cap - White canvas construction, black anchor and cherry blossom insignia stitched on an oval white patch and sewn on the front, two black horizontal bands sewn just above the opening around the circumference, double white canvas chin strap intact and sewn to the cap on either side, un-stiffened white canvas visor has five rows of stitching along the front, three ventilation holes with reinforced stitching on each side, 34 mm long vent on the reverse with original white tie string fed through three eyelet reinforced holes on either side for size adjustment, unlined interior with white cloth sweatband, 105 mm x 260 mm x 120 mm in height, light soiling, near extremely fine.